US Bridges

Fordney RD over Cole Camp CR

Good

Benton County, Missouri · S 19 T 42 N R 21 W · Structure no. 28615

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fordney RD over Cole Camp CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fordney RD over Cole Camp CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFordney RD
CrossesCole Camp CR
LocationS 19 T 42 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates38.39668, -93.2838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic109 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fordney RD over Cole Camp CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fordney RD over Cole Camp CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Fordney RD over Cole Camp CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Fordney RD over Cole Camp CR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fordney RD over Cole Camp CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.